Overview

An interior view of the South African Jewish Museum.

Learn what makes the South African Jewish community truly unique

The story of the South African Jewish community is a story of how Jews respond when they are stretched to the limits of their adaptability. It's a story of Jewish communities that learned to survive by:

• Converting the mundane ostrich feather into a fashion statement.
• Digging for gold in rivers and under the ground.
• Creating industries that were previously non-existent e.g. diamonds.
• Becoming politically active in social movements as a form of integration.

Even more important than these survival strategies, this is a story of Jewish communities that remained committed and loyal to their traditions despite being totally isolated from all sources of Jewish learning and practice.

How did they do it? This tour not only tells you how. It shows you how by visiting the very communities that have remained strong and resilient despite the forces of alienation, immigration and assimilation. Join us on a tour that will leave you in no doubt about the ability of the Jewish people to make it despite all the odds.